Morton’s The Steakhouse Tailgate Foods

CHARLOTTE, NC- It’s the middle of football season so it’s time to revamp that tailgate.

Chef Thomas Munson of Morton’s The Steakhouse stopped by with a few recipes that are sure to be a hit. 

Spinach, Crab and Artichoke Dip

Butter, unsalted                                                                              2 tsp

Spanish onions, minced                                                               ¼ cup

Cream cheese                                                                                  ½ pound

½ and ½                                                                                           ¼ cup

Tabasco sauce                                                                                 ½ tsp

Worcestershire sauce                                                                   ½ tsp

Old Bay seasoning                                                                          ½ tsp

Horseradish, strained                                                                   1 ½ tsp

Spinach, blanched and chopped                                                ¾ cup

Artichoke hearts, drained, cut into 1/16 cuts                    6 ounces ( approx. ½ of a 15 ounce can)

Crabmeat, canned, (Super Lump)                                           8 ounces

Parmesan cheese, grated                                                             3 TBL

Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Onions and Mushrooms

Tenderloin, Choice, cleaned and trimmed, 4-6 lbs.             1 each

Seasoned salt                                                                                  about ¼ cup

Mushrooms, Portobello                                             2 to 3 medium sized per person

Onions, Vidalia or Spanish                                        2 ¾ inch thick slices per person

Olive oil, extra virgin                                                                    approx. 1 cup

Salt, Kosher                                                                                      to season vegetables

Pepper, ground black                                                                    to season vegetables